Types of digital fraud

The burgeoning world of online commerce means the world of fraud has shifted into digital. As a result there are a host of new frauds and scams that are either wholly online or use the weaknesses in online security to steal your money.

Fraud and the law

Fraud is one of the oldest and most prevalent crimes that effects business, individuals, governments and state departments, and so it comes as little surprise that there are myriad laws that cover fraud in all its many forms.

Online fraud: what exactly is it?

Fraud is defined as ‘abuse of position, or false representation, or prejudicing someone’s rights for personal gain’. Put simply, fraud is an act of deception intended for personal gain or to cause a loss to another party.

What is a payment gateway and why do I need one?

When you set up an ecommerce shop, your mind is on products, sales and marketing; few business owners consider payment gateways. But these are essential ingredients of a slick online shop, so a spare a thought.

The end is nigh for premuim rate after-care

The government is clamping down on the use of premium rate numbers for after-sales care; but what are the new rules and how will they impact your business?

Marketing automation + multi-channel retail software = results

Consumers demand personalised communications and offers from retailers, and multi-channel integration can make that expectation a reality. Here are the four steps to free your data to create genuine results.

Strategies for avoiding selective returns after Christmas

Especially after Christmas, the volume of returns increases greatly. Particularly in the fashion sector, online retailers have to battle with a high number of selective returns.

Seasonal returns: a best practice guide

Drazena Ivicic, Senior Manager Global Product Marketing, Intershop explains the “ideal world” approach retailers should take to returns in the post-Christmas rush.

Reverse Logistics: two steps forward, one step back

While there are great customer service implication around handling returns, actually managing that process is complex and potentially costly, so it has to be done expediently, efficiently and above all cost effectively so as to not over-burden you with what is essentially a cost.

Faulty tours: creating a faulty goods policy

One of the main reasons why your business may see goods returned is because– or the buyer at least claims – they are faulty.